Waitakere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Auckland West, Auckland 0614 · Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area
#196 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#466 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitakere School
Waitakere School is a state full primary located in Auckland West, in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 420 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 196th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.9%; pacific students 8.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)419
- Roll size (10%)420
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waitakere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 419
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 420
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waitakere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitakere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taupaki School
Henderson · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 3.6 km away
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students · 4.0 km away
Birdwood School
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
288 students · 5.6 km away
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students · 5.6 km away
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students · 5.6 km away
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 5.8 km away
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students · 5.9 km away
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights · State special school
5 students · 6.0 km away
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students · 6.3 km away
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wainui School
Wainui · State full primary · Years 1–8
265 students
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students
Bayswater School
Bayswater-Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
Glen Eden Intermediate
Titirangi · State intermediate · Years 7–8
922 students
Peninsula Primary School
Te Atatu · State contributing · Years 1–6
451 students
Tirimoana School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
665 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitakere School a good school?
Waitakere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #196 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waitakere School rank in Auckland?
Waitakere School ranks #196 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #466 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitakere School?
Waitakere School had 420 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Waitakere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitakere School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitakere School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitakere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.